AnyTrans brings support for automatic wireless iOS backups, WhatsApp/Viber chats & more [sponsor]

Sponsored Post ∙ June 3, 2019

AnyTrans, a comprehensive Mac and Windows app by iMobie for transferring, backing up and managing your iOS, Android and cloud content, was updated recently with several new features, including comprehensive iOS backup enhancements with the selective restore and automatic wireless backup features, plus the ability to move WhatsApp and Viber chats between devices and support for downloading videos from 1,000+ online sources.

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Shrink the size of iOS’ notification banners with Nanobanners

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 3, 2019

Veteran iOS users probably still remember the day when Apple introduced notification banners to their mobile operating system to replace the intrusive notification alerts that used to pop up in the middle of your display. But it seems like modern banner notifications are a lot taller than they need to be.

Those interested in shrinking down the size of their handset’s incoming banner notifications will come to appreciate a newly-released and free jailbreak tweak called Nanobanners by iOS developer Nepeta. This tweak takes a no-BS approach to making your handset’s banner notifications more tolerable, as shown in the screenshot example above.

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This tweak gives your iPhone’s power-down menu a Samsung-style makeover

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 3, 2019

You can access the power down screen on any iOS device with a hardware button gesture that varies depending on the handset, and while it comes in handy at times, many would agree that the interface is somewhat lacking and leaves a lot to be desired.

Here to help in this department is a newly-released jailbreak tweak called SamsungPowerDown by iOS developer DevNTNghia, which as the tweak’s name implies, gives your handset’s native power down screen a Samsung-esque makeover.

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Pwn20wnd updates unc0ver jailbreak to version 3.2.1 with more bug fixes

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 2, 2019

It was only yesterday that Pwn20wnd released unc0ver v3.2.0 with a completely designed user interface and native dark mode, but today, the hacker and project lead developer is updating the iOS 11.0-12.1.2-centric jailbreak tool once more with a slew of additional bug fixes and improvements.

Pwn20wnd announced the release of unc0ver v3.2.1 just this morning via Twitter, noting that it would resolve several known issues:

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Wallpapers of the week: edges and curves

Jim Gresham ∙ June 2, 2019

On the eve of WWDC 2019, we submit another set of vibrant Wallpapers of the Week for your iPhone. The following collection is a mix of sharp angles and abstract curving swirls. Honestly, I'm having a hard time deciding which of these wallpapers is my favorite, because they each bring so much to the table.

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Jailbreak tweaks of the week: BetterAlerts, Chameleon, Sareth, and more

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 2, 2019

Those who've jailbroken their iPhones or iPads using any of the latest jailbreaks are likely itching for new ways to make their handsets stand out from the crowd, and that's why we show you so many jailbreak tweaks throughout the week.

In this roundup, we'll discuss all the jailbreak tweaks released from Monday, May 27th to Sunday, June 2nd. As always, well kick things off by showcasing our favorite releases and then wrap things up with an outline of the rest afterward.

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Build your own customized educational apps with this training

Nick Logan ∙ June 2, 2019

Apps and games are good for more than just passing the time. In the right hands, they can be powerful learning tools that help introduce students to new ideas and reinforce their new knowledge. But it may come as a surprise that you can actually build your very own educational apps for your child from scratch.

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Create your own microclimate with this mini iPhone-controlled A/C unit

Nick Logan ∙ June 1, 2019

When it comes to being productive at home or in the office, a good climate is absolutely key. The right temperature and humidity levels can mean the difference between cranking out that report or letting it sit unattended for another day on your desk, but if you’ve ever worked in an office you know just how difficult it is to attain those perfect settings.

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